Senior Project Officer / Senior Specialist Ecological Restoration

5 - 8 years

7 - 11 Lacs

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Were looking for candidates with hands-on experience in ecological restoration, natural resource management, and the planning, implementation, and monitoring of restoration projects

  • A background in plant taxonomy or botany, with strong field skills in plant identification, is highly desirable.
  • Based at our Darjeeling Field Office, you will lead and support restoration efforts across the Khangchendzonga Landscape, with opportunities to contribute to similar work in Sikkim
  • From analysing degraded forest systems to nurturing landscapes back to life, this position offers a rare opportunity to witness transformationof forests, ecosystems, and communities.
  • Join us in crafting resilient landscapes and restoring the wild heart of the Himalayas.
  • Job Profile
  • The candidate will work closely with the KCL team towards the following:
  • Programme Implementation and Technical Support
  • Lead and oversee on-ground implementation of reforestation and nursery initiatives.
  • Design and conduct field studies and assessments to inform and refine restoration strategies.
  • Monitor ecological restoration outcomes and assess improvements in ecosystem services.
  • Identify degraded forest areas and prioritise sites for restoration.
  • Contribute to high-quality reporting and the development of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Engage regularly with the Forest Department, District Administration, Panchayats, Tea Garden Management, village and community groups, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and coordination.
  • Collaborate with partners for planning, knowledge sharing, and joint actions.
  • Reporting
  • Support the preparation of quarterly technical reports, annual summaries, publications, and other communication outputs.
  • This role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape and steer restoration efforts in one of the Himalayas most vital landscapestranslating science into action and watching forests come back to life.
  • Requirements
  • Desired Qualifications, Experience and Skill:
  • Masters Degree, preferably Botany/Forestry/Agroforestry/Ecological Restoration or a related field.
  • Candidate with field experience in the Eastern Himalayas, particularly in Himalayan flora and fauna, with strong knowledge of plant taxonomy, species identification, reforestation, and ecological restoration practices.
  • Experience and familiarity with basic GIS tools, along with data entry and analysis skills, is essential.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with prior work experience in the Sikkim-Darjeeling Himalaya.
  • Proficiency in Nepali and Hindi is desirable.
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